Ice Skating Costume Inspired

This week's SCS Olympic-themed Inspiration Challenge is to create a card inspired by an Ice Skating Costume.  My card is inspired by the gorgeous costume worn byMeryl Davis during the Ice Dancing Competition.

I loved the contrast of the vibrant colors with the neutral background; the diagonal movement of the sash, and the touches of gold in the design, so those are the elements I incorporated into my card.

I started with a natural cardstock base & embossed Hero Arts Dandelion frame with clear embossing powder.  Next I sponged on vibrant shades of red & blue chalk inks incorporating the diagonal sash into my design.

The final touch was the sentiment from CHF's Ornamental Beauty & knotted gold metallic ribbon.

 
I hope you find inspiration.

Comments

[Dawn T]

Very vibrant Steph. It is a great card from that amazing inspirational photo.

[Tiffany E.]

Oh wow!! Now what a great take on that inspiration, it's perfect Stef!

[Trish D]

Wow, this is definitely an eye catcher - love the resist with those bold colors. So cool seeing all the way people can be inspired...

[~amy~]

good grief, this rocks!

[Debbie Nelson]

Gorgeous card...you sure have inspired me..thank you for sharing!

[mary]

Wow! I loved this costume too! Never thought to use it on a card tho! That's why I love your blog. Mary<><

[E.T]

the costume looks like it has been inspired from out part of the world... the Sub-Continent that is... Indian and Pakistani touch... love the base of the card a lot! the dandelion frame stands out just perfectly...

[E.T]

i meant "OUR" part of the world lol

[laurenb]

oooooooooooooooooh! this is like that "resist" tutorial thingie you had onna link love thurs! i loved it then but i love THIS amazingly colorful & sparkly version EVEN BETTER! i'd've NEVER thought to use the dandelion stamp for this, either...but it's brilliant...when you take it out of context with those colors, now it's fireworks and starbursts and spangly things! ♥LOVE THIS!♥